New lung implant aims to ease breathing for emphysema patients

NCT ID NCT05854550

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new implant designed to release trapped air in the lungs of people with severe emphysema or COPD. Up to 48 participants received up to two procedures to place the implants. Researchers checked if the device was safe and if it improved breathing over 12 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease pulmonary emphysema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Macquarie University Hospital

    Macquarie, New South Wales, 2109, Australia

  • Royal Melbourne Hospital

    Parkville, Victoria, 3050, Australia